Melanie Spinella
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
|
Documents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Business associate |
10
Very Strong
|
6 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Correspondent |
10
Very Strong
|
5 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Business associate |
10
Very Strong
|
3 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Employee |
10
Very Strong
|
7 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Unknown |
8
Strong
|
2 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Employee |
7
|
1 | |
|
person
Leon
|
Employee |
7
|
3 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Friend |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
sender
|
Client |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Professional |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Financial |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Corresponded |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey E. Epstein (JEE)
|
Business associate |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Corresponded |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
sender
|
Business associate |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Leon
|
Professional |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Leon Black
|
Employee |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Correspondents |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey E. (Epstein)
|
Professional |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
jeffrey E.
|
Professional correspondence |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN
|
Correspondent |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey E. (Epstein)
|
Business associate |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Jeffrey Epstein
|
Correspondent |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
Leon
|
Principal staff |
5
|
1 | |
|
person
sender
|
Professional |
5
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Epstein presented an email with his 'thoughts on the overall redo' to Melanie Spinella and 'brad'... | unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Melanie told the sender that by protecting from 'crazy joslin', she had fired him, but he receive... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Brad ran Melanie's office with John and Joe. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Interview of Brad by Melanie Spinella. | N/A | View |
| 2025-01-01 | N/A | Melanie told the sender Joshn Castrucci was gone, but he is still there. | N/A | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey E. emailed Melanie Spinella a link to a New York Magazine article about Michael Wolff's b... | via email | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Melanie Spinella regarding news articles about Michael... | N/A | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein and Melanie Spinella exchanged emails regarding printing news articles about Mich... | via email | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email to Melanie Spinella containing a link to a news article about Michael Wo... | N/A | View |
| 2018-01-03 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email to Melanie Spinella containing a link to a news article about Michael Wo... | N/A | View |
| 2017-11-09 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sent an email to Melanie Spinella. The email's content was a link to a Guardian news a... | N/A (Electronic communication) | View |
| 2017-10-02 | N/A | Email discussion about the financial and operational management of Jeffrey Epstein's plane, focus... | via email | View |
| 2016-11-29 | N/A | A potential meeting to discuss 'Giacometti, and pesner' is proposed by Epstein. | unknown | View |
| 2016-11-29 | N/A | A proposed discussion about 'Giacometti, and pesner'. | Not specified | View |
| 2016-11-09 | N/A | Proposed meeting to discuss tax strategies, staffing, and payment for work. | N/A | View |
| 2016-02-04 | N/A | Meeting cut short by Josh's arrival | Unknown | View |
| 2016-01-01 | N/A | Epstein expresses his decision to stop interviewing, recommending, or vetting new hires and disav... | unknown | View |
| 2015-11-30 | N/A | All hands meeting with family | Unspecified | View |
| 2015-11-04 | N/A | Meeting between Sender and Melanie Spinella | Unknown | View |
| 2015-10-26 | N/A | Jeffrey E. sends a draft email outlining a financial strategy to sell 'phaidon and art space' to ... | N/A | View |
| 2015-10-26 | N/A | Jeffrey Epstein drafted and circulated an email outlining a financial strategy to generate a sign... | N/A | View |
| 2015-10-26 | N/A | An email was sent outlining a draft financial plan to realize a significant tax loss through the ... | N/A | View |
| 2015-09-21 | N/A | Agenda proposed for 5 pm meeting | Unknown | View |
| 2015-05-11 | N/A | Discussion regarding Picasso agreement changes and art partnership funding. | office | View |
| 2015-05-01 | N/A | Discussion regarding staffing, COO search, and compensation. | Email correspondence | View |
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This document contains a series of emails from November 2015 involving Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias jeevacation@gmail.com), Melanie Spinella, and advisors. The correspondence details complex financial maneuvers, including high-interest loans ($50k/day interest), the creation of trusts ('apo1'), and asset transfers involving 'Leon' (likely Leon Black). It also includes agendas discussing 'legacy' items such as art distribution upon death, 'Gagosian' deals, and a cryptic reference to 'inspire - FBI'.
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This document contains a series of emails from November 2015, likely written by Jeffrey Epstein to Melanie Spinella and other associates of Leon Black/Apollo Global Management. The emails discuss complex financial restructuring involving Phaidon, Art Space, and various trusts, as well as the payoff of a 'Leon note' accumulating $50k/day in interest. The sender expresses concern over a $100 million overseas transfer involving Gagosian, demands a formalized fee agreement, and suggests removing 'Debra' from access to a private plane.
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An email from Jeffrey Epstein to 'Leon' (via Melanie Spinella) dated February 24, 2015. Epstein critiques the management of Leon's family office, describing it as a $6 billion corporation with insufficient oversight. He quotes a previous memo from February 2014 where he suggested hiring Larry Delson to manage the office ('needs a daddy') and warned about the increasing public profile.
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This document is a printout of an email chain originating in October 2015, forwarded by Jeffrey Epstein to himself in 2018. It details a comprehensive 'constructive list' of 25 action items regarding the restructuring of Epstein's assets, including the sale of a plane and boat, estate planning involving 'Alex' and 'Victoria', tax strategies involving Apollo and Phaidon, and the consolidation of bank accounts. Epstein instructs his assistant Lesley Groff to format this list specifically for 'Leon' (likely Leon Black) to review line by line.
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This document contains a series of emails, culminating on October 26, 2015, from Jeffrey Epstein (implied by context and tone) to Melanie Spinella and Brad Wechsler. The emails aggressively advise on the restructuring of Leon Black's family office ('Elysium'), recommending the firing of almost all staff except Heather, selling the publishing company Phaidon, and addressing significant financial issues regarding a private jet and art loans. Epstein criticizes the current management as a 'failed experiment' and a 'mess,' specifically mentioning Leon Black's decisions and suggesting Brad Wechsler replace a manager named Richard.
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This document contains email correspondence from October 2015, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Melanie Spinella (assistant to Leon Black), proposing a massive financial arrangement ('total approx 120' likely million) for consulting services. The emails detail aggressive restructuring plans for a 'family office,' including firing specific staff, tax avoidance strategies involving trusts, and critiques of the current IT and management. The sender complains about receiving only $2 million personally while having paid $8 million to his own staff, and suggests non-cash payments could be considered.
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This document contains a thread of emails, likely printed for House Oversight review, between Jeffrey Epstein (sending via Melanie Spinella) and Leon Black ('Leon'). The correspondence reveals a significant fee dispute where Epstein claims he saved Black 'millions' through trust and tax restructuring (specifically mentioning 'Phaidon' and 'JPM') and rejects Black's offer of $10 million, instead referencing a fee of '$40 a year for three years'. The emails also mention high-profile figures such as Kathy Ruemmler and Brad Karp in the context of these financial negotiations.
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This document contains a series of emails from 2015, primarily involving Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias 'Jeffrey E.' and email 'jeevacation@gmail.com'), Melanie Spinella, and attorney Brad S. Karp. The correspondence details a strategy to hire former law enforcement (FBI, Scotland Yard) to investigate and intimidate an unnamed woman in London or New York, discussing 'presenting terms' and checking if she has contacted authorities. It also references business matters involving 'Leon' (likely Leon Black) and concerns about email security on an 'Apollo server.'
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This document is a printout of a highly critical email sent on June 30, 2015, to Melanie Spinella. The sender (likely a financial consultant, trustee, or high-level manager) details extreme disorganization in the financial, legal, and tax affairs of the subject entity (implied to be the Epstein estate/enterprise), citing a lack of accounting systems, uncoordinated outside counsel (listing major firms like Paul Weiss and Withers Bergman), and incompetent staff. The email concludes with a dispute over professional fees, where the sender pushes back against providing free 'after care' services despite having been paid a large sum.
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This document contains notes and an email chain dated May 18, 2015, sent to Jeffrey Epstein (using the alias jeevacation@gmail.com) and his associates. The content outlines a massive 'brain dump' of financial and legal tasks, including rationalizing over 100 bank accounts, overseeing brokerage accounts at major banks (JPM, DB, GS), dealing with IRS/SEC oversight, and managing assets like art (Picasso, Calder), planes, and boats. The text highlights significant disorganization, noting a 'convoluted' corporate structure, unreviewed invoices, and the fact that the subject is 'sitting on over 100 m of cash.'
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This document contains an email (Subject: 'ulysses 2.0') sent on May 29, 2015, likely by Jeffrey Epstein to Melanie Spinella. The text is a scathing critique of the financial management and oversight of a family office (presumably Leon Black's, given the 'Apollo' references), detailing incompetence by staff members Eileen and Tom, a lack of accounting systems for 100+ bank accounts and assets like planes/boats/art, and listing numerous law firms involved without coordination. It outlines urgent needs for high-level accounting hires, audits, and strategic planning for estate and tax issues.
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This document contains a series of emails from 2014 and 2015 outlining high-level administrative, financial, and legal tasks for Jeffrey Epstein's operations. Major topics include hiring IT and accounting staff, reviewing accounts at major banks (JPM, DB, Goldman), managing aircraft and boat expenses, and handling tax filings (FBAR, FATCA). Specific mentions include a $400k bill for 'Tom', interactions with 'Brad' (Wechsler), and the creation of 'fire drill books' for injury and death scenarios.
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This email from Heather to Brad, Jeffrey, and others, dated May 11, 2015, discusses a proposed change to a Picasso agreement by Gagosian regarding the liabilities of Narrows/AP Narrows if the agreement is assigned. It addresses concerns about assigning to entities without assets and proposes solutions involving Leon's guarantee to the bank and side agreements with trusts. The email also briefly mentions funding an art partnership with $100 million in unencumbered art and an additional $20 million investment.
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This document contains a series of emails from May 1, 2015, primarily from Jeffrey Epstein (using 'jeevacation@gmail.com') to Melanie Spinella. Epstein aggressively complains about the lack of a Chief Operating Officer (COO), poor office staff quality (specifically mentioning 'get rid of ava' and wanting 'heather level' lawyers), and the state of financial accounts at JPM, DB, and GS. He explicitly asks if they can 'tap apollo resources' and negotiates his compensation, proposing a '33 percent' partnership fee based on the value he claims to have created for Spinella.
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This document contains three emails from April and May 2015, sent to Melanie Spinella, likely from Jeffrey Epstein (based on context clues like 'Bedford', 'Mark', and the authoritative tone regarding high-level finances). The emails reveal significant tension regarding financial management, specifically questioning 'bidco bank accounts,' loan documents, and a 'third year' of payment for services the sender considers 'rarefied art.' The sender expresses frustration over 190 million dollars sitting unused in cash and criticizes associates named Brad, Ada, and Leon for negligence and lack of answers.
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This document contains email correspondence, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Melanie Spinella (and meant for Leon Black), dated April 2015. The text details the restructuring of a 'family office,' criticism of an employee named Brad, and the management of various assets including Phaidon, aircraft, and art. Epstein claims to have found significant missing funds ($8 million) and saved $500k, while asserting control over the accounting and hiring processes.
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This document is an email sent on March 31, 2015, to Melanie Spinella, likely from Jeffrey Epstein (based on context and tone), outlining a timeline of professional disagreements regarding the staffing and financial management of a family office or business entity. The sender aggressively critiques the recipient's team (Tom, Eileen, Ralph, Ada, Joslin, Murphy), recounting specific dates from 2013 to 2015 where their advice was ignored, and demands significant financial compensation ('50 for year roll in'). The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document contains a series of emails from March 2015 involving Melanie Spinella and a sender signed as 'leon' (likely Leon Black) and another sender (contextually Jeffrey Epstein) negotiating significant financial fees. The text outlines a demand for $50 million for the year (or $30 million for a partial year) in exchange for advisory services related to tax, art partnerships, and estate management. The correspondence includes specific references to 'Phaidon sale', 'Carlyns art partnership', and building a family office from scratch, alongside flight arrival details at White Plains airport.
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This document contains an email chain involving Jeffrey Epstein and associates of Leon Black (addressed as 'Leon'). The text includes a 2016 email from Alan Halperin to Epstein regarding a valuation discount, and a lengthy, contentious 2015 email from Epstein to Leon (via Melanie Spinella). In the 2015 email, Epstein characterizes Leon's family wealth as a '$6 billion dollar corp' with massive income but insufficient overhead/oversight, defends his 'high fees' by claiming to have generated billions in benefits, and aggressively criticizes Leon's office staff and financial management decisions.
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A document containing a draft letter and an email segment, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (via Melanie Spinella). The text outlines a severe restructuring of the recipient's financial office (firing staff, selling assets like Artspace) and demands $40 million per year for Epstein's services, with strict upfront payment terms ($25M signing). It references IRS issues, estate planning, and specific employees (Barry, Joslin, John).
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This document is an email (likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black, forwarded to Melanie Spinella) dated November 15, 2016. The sender harshly criticizes the recipient's management of their family office, estate, and staff (specifically naming Brad Wechsler, Joslin, and Josh Castrucci), while referencing complex financial strategies involving tax planning, art foundations, and a 'foreign funds repatriation plan' potentially impacted by 'Donald' (likely Trump). The text includes a list of high-level financial action items at the top and uses offensive language to describe the recipient's children and the state of their affairs.
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This document contains a series of emails, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to a high-net-worth individual (contextually Leon Black), demanding a $40 million fee for services related to tax planning, estate management, and office restructuring. The sender suggests alternative payments including Miami real estate or plane financing, advises firing specific employees (Castrucci, Joslin, Ada), and discusses legal strategies involving Apollo and family trusts. The text is characterized by poor grammar, urgent demands regarding tax returns, and manipulative language asserting friendship.
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This document is an email from March 20, 2016, sent by Jeffrey Epstein (implied) to Melanie Spinella, containing a draft of a highly contentious letter intended for Leon Black. In the draft, Epstein disputes a payment of $20 million for advisory services, claiming the agreed value was in the $50-60 million range for a $600 million transaction involving Phaidon and other assets. Epstein invokes their close friendship, mentions specific financial details including 'Apollo agreements' and 'BRH agreement,' and expresses unease about the fairness of the compensation.
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This document contains email correspondence and notes, likely from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (via assistant Melanie Spinella), dated 2015. The text details a deterioration in their professional relationship, with Epstein proposing a severance of ties in exchange for significant payments ($25 million for the current year and $40 million for the next). The content discusses complex financial structures involving Apollo, Phaidon, LBF Holdings, tax issues, and art distribution, while criticizing current staff members like Brad.
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This document contains a series of emails and notes sent to Melanie Spinella discussing complex estate planning, financial strategies, and trust management issues involving significant sums of money. The sender critiques the competence of other advisors (Brad, Carlyn, Joslin), proposes specific financial moves involving entities like Phaidon and Apollo to save millions, and addresses family asset distribution including art and property.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Paid | Melanie Spinella | sender | $20.00 | Disputed payment amount. Sender says 'I shook o... | View |
| 2015-04-22 | Paid | Melanie Spinella | sender | $0.00 | Dispute over payment for a 'third year' of enga... | View |
| 2011-12-19 | Received | Unknown | Melanie Spinella | $25,000.00 | Gift | View |
Unknown
Long email criticizing hiring decisions, financial management, and the recipient's anger towards the sender and others.
(Blank)
Demand for 40m fee, discussion of Apollo/Family Office restructuring, advice on hiring Castrucci, and personal sentiments.
Unspecified
Demand for payment (40m), restructuring advice, firing staff (Castrucci, Joslin), tax return urgency, and personal philosophy quote from Steve Jobs.
Not listed
Follow up on tax returns, California questions, criticism of Alan, and ultimatum about the sender's team involvement.
[Blank]
Criticism of estate attorneys, warning about Apollo partners (Josh/Mark), and demand for $40m fee or in-kind assets.
[Blank]
Criticism of estate attorneys, warning about Apollo partners (Josh/Mark), and demand for $40m fee or in-kind assets.
N/A
Header only visible.
N/A
Draft of a letter to Leon Black regarding unpaid advisory fees and dissatisfaction with the settlement amount.
Not listed
Demand for unpaid fees ($40m or $30m), proposal of in-kind payments (real estate, art, plane financing), criticism of current staff (Castrucci), and estate planning advice.
N/A
Harsh critique of estate attorneys (Alan and Ada), warning about 'Josh and Mark' taking advantage of heirs, and discussion of 'tenancy in common' definitions.
ask alan why he hasnt explained this to you since novmebr
Subject line query about Alan; body text defines 'Tenancy in common'.
ask alan why he hasnt explained this to you since novmebr
List of tasks and financial restructuring notes.
Fwd:
Forwards a note from Oct 15 detailing major restructuring: firing Ada, Castrucii, Eva; hiring Heather; selling Phaidon; Artspace survivability; airplane restructure.
Fwd:
Forwarding the Oct 15th email, noting 'nothing has changed'.
Fwd:
List of tasks regarding office restructuring, firing staff (Ada, Eva, Joslin), selling Phaidon, and tax planning.
Fwd:
Forwarding a message sent Oct 15 about firing staff (Ada, Castrucci) and hiring Heather.
[Blank]
Discussion of a financial disagreement, mentioning Brad Karp as mediator, and ending the professional relationship.
(Blank)
Discusses financial disagreement, 'shook on the 20', willing to have Brad Karp mediate, mentions Phaidon publishing, and ending involvement as a sounding board.
Unknown
Draft or forwarded message addressed to Leon Black regarding fee disputes.
Not listed/Blank
Critique of financial management, demand for higher fees (37%), complaints about CEO 'Brad', and discussion of 'Athene or Rothschild transaction'.
fee
Discusses $30m payment, purchase of Noel Kalb, and paying balance with art or interests in entities like Milenium.
fee
Discussing 30 million payment regarding Noel Kalb and paying fee via low basis art or interests in funds.
(None)
Request to reiterate that no further actions be taken without careful document review.
Fee
Questions regarding payment methods: Amount? Paid in kind? Financed? Plane? Paid to? Non charity, charity. Fixed dates
Fwd: moving forward
Discussing a past meeting where Alan and Brad allegedly claimed credit for the sender's idea.
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